KCPS -- Kansas City Public Schools

Teacher Salary and Benefits

It is estimated that over 2,000 educators are employed at KCPS. The KCPS teacher and administration salary figures displayed in the tables below are taken from several government agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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KCPS Teacher Salary Details

This table displays average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kansas City area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Preschool Teacher$37,510$23,730-$55,880
Kindergarten Teacher$57,570$44,390 - $74,190
Elementary School Teacher$58,720$40,150 - $77,320
Middle School Teacher$60,220$44,290 - $77,430
High School Teacher$59,650$40,450 - $79,270
PE Teacher$48,340$19,250 - $81,270

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

Special Education Teacher Salary

The table below details average salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by KCPS and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$37,510$23,730-$55,880
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$59,330$41,650 - $78,560

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Kansas City area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$51,730$37,110-$68,360
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$101,650$66,440 - $132,120
Guidance & School Counselors$55,650$36,710 - $77,870

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Kansas City, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)

The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by KCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictKansas
Teachers & Aides$16,854$10,733
Administrators$15,802$13,445

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Kansas City Public Schools Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by KCPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.

Total Number of Teachers Employed

Total number of teachers employed by KCPS per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers1,3971,5131,540
Preschool Teachers405253
Kindergarten Teachers211224239
Elementary School Teachers404419430
Middle & High School Teachers464524651
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels278294167

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants

Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.

 201220132014
Supervisors & Coordinators747684
Teaching Assistants278278286

Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014

District and School Administrators and Support Staff

Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for KCPS are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff8068061,122
District Support Staff434343
School Administrators757388
School Administrative Support Staff848484
Student Support Staff17176173
Other Support Staff525525730
Librarians201723
Library Assistants & Technicians-2424
Guidance Counselors212335
Other School Counselors212335

KCPS Schools

Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, KCPS oversees 43 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Kansas City Public Schools Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Argentine Middle School
2123 Ruby Ave
Kansas City KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
6-8 41 553
Arrowhead Middle School
1715 North 82nd St
Kansas City KS 66112
(913) 627-6600
6-8 34 465
Banneker Elementary School
2026 North 4th St
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 627-4700
KG-5 29 398
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School
1100 Waverly
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-4750
KG-5 22 273
Bethel Elementary School
7850 Yecker
Kansas City KS 66109
(913) 627-3000
KG-5 11 151
Central Middle School
925 Ivandale
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 627-6150
6-8 42 597
Chelsea Elementary School
2500 Wood
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-5000
KG-5 39 614
Claude a Huyck Elementary School
1530 North 83rd St
Kansas City KS 66112
(913) 627-4650
KG-5 17 240
Coronado Middle School
1735 North 64th Terr
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
6-8 32 438
D D Eisenhower Middle School
2901 North 72nd St
Kansas City KS 66109
(913) 627-6450
6-8 35 529
Douglass Elementary School
1310 North 9th St
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 627-5100
KG-5 32 445
Emerson Elementary School
1429 South 29th
Kansas City KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
KG-5 16 209
Eugene Ware Elementary School
4820 Oakland
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-5950
KG-5 22 335
F L Schlagle High School
2214 North 59th St
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-7500
9-12 59 816
Frances Willard Elementary School
3400 Orville
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-6100
KG-5 33 484
Frank Rushton Elementary School
2605 West 43rd Ave
Kansas City KS 66103
(913) 627-3050
KG-5 27 430
Grant Elementary School
1510 North 4th St
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 627-4300
KG-5 22 286
Hazel Grove Elementary School
2401 North 67th St
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-7000
PK-5 33 512
J C Harmon High School
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
9-12 76 1,261
John F Kennedy Elementary School
2600 North 72nd St
Kansas City KS 66109
(913) 627-4950
KG-5 30 443
John Fiske Elementary School
625 South Valley
Kansas City KS 66105
(913) 627-4850
PK-5 25 1,309
Lindbergh Elementary School
641 North 57th St
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-5150
KG-5 15 187
M E Pearson Elementary School
310 North 11th St
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
PK-5 40 589
Mark Twain Elementary School
2300 Minnesota Ave
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
KG-5 17 261
Mckinley Elementary School
611 North 14th St
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-7350
KG-5 15 197
New Stanley Elementary School
3604 Metropolitan
Kansas City KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
KG-5 26 346
Noble Prentis Elementary School
2337 South 14th St
Kansas City KS 66103
(913) 627-5250
KG-5 15 242
Northwest Middle School
2400 North 18th St
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
6-8 42 705
Parker Elementary School
3334 Haskell
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-4200
KG-5 13 197
Quindaro Elementary School
2800 Farrow
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-4400
PK-5 25 373
Rosedale Middle School
3600 Springfield
Kansas City KS 66103
(913) 627-6900
6-8 35 601
Silver City Elementary School
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
PK-5 25 345
Stony Point North School
8200 Elizabeth
Kansas City KS 66112
(913) 627-4500
KG-5 25 320
Stony Point South School
150 South 78th St
Kansas City KS 66111
(913) 627-4600
KG-5 25 348
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1610 North 8th St
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
8-12 57 836
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
1000 Locust St
Kansas City KS 66103
(913) 627-4900
PK-5 23 403
Washington High School
7340 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
9-12 66 1,012
Welborn Elementary School
5200 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-4450
KG-5 29 524
West Middle School
2600 North 44th St
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-6000
6-8 28 372
White Church Elementary School
2226 North 85th St
Kansas City KS 66109
(913) 627-4250
KG-5 17 278
Whittier Elementary School
295 South 10th St
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-6400
KG-5 46 635
Wm a White Elementary School
2600 North 43rd Terrace
Kansas City KS 66104
(913) 627-6250
KG-5 18 250
Wyandotte High School
2501 Minneosta Ave
Kansas City KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
9-12 95 1,460